Lake Tahoe Wind & Boating Forecast
Coordinates: 39.1670°N, -120.1430°W • Source: National Weather Service API
Can I Launch Today? Boat Type Safety Overview
Kayak & SUP
CautionCheck wind before launching.
Bass Boats & Skiffs
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Pontoons & Bowriders
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Personal Watercraft
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Daysailers & Dinghies
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Hourly Boating Conditions & Wind Speed
Next 24 hours at Lake Tahoe • Updated 5:23 PM UTC
| Time | Weather | Temp | Wind Speed | Gusts | Direction | Boating Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Mostly Sunny | 50°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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6:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Slight Chance Rain Showers | 53°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | SW | Favorable |
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7:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Slight Chance Rain Showers | 54°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | SW | Favorable |
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8:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Slight Chance Rain Showers | 54°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | SW | Favorable |
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9:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Slight Chance Rain Showers | 55°F | 10 mph | 10 mph | SW | Favorable |
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10:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Slight Chance Rain Showers | 54°F | 10 mph | 10 mph | SW | Favorable |
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11:00 PM Sun, Oct 11
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Slight Chance Rain Showers | 53°F | 10 mph | 10 mph | SW | Favorable |
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12:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Mostly Sunny | 52°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | SW | Favorable |
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1:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Cloudy | 50°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | SW | Favorable |
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2:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Partly Cloudy | 48°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | SW | Favorable |
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3:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Slight Chance Rain Showers | 46°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | W | Favorable |
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4:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Slight Chance Rain Showers | 44°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | W | Favorable |
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5:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Slight Chance Rain Showers | 43°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | W | Favorable |
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6:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 41°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | W | Favorable |
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7:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 40°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | W | Favorable |
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8:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 39°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | W | Favorable |
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9:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain Showers | 38°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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10:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain Showers | 37°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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11:00 AM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain Showers | 35°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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12:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 34°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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1:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 33°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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2:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 32°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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3:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 34°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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4:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 36°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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5:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 39°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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6:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely | 39°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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7:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely | 42°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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8:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely | 43°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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9:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely | 43°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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10:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely | 45°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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11:00 PM Mon, Oct 12
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Rain And Snow Showers Likely | 44°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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12:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Chance Rain Showers | 43°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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1:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Chance Rain Showers | 43°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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2:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Chance Rain Showers | 42°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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3:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 40°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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4:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 38°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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5:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 37°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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6:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 35°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | N | Favorable |
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7:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 34°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | N | Favorable |
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8:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers | 33°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | N | Favorable |
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9:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Slight Chance Snow Showers | 32°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | N | Favorable |
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10:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Slight Chance Snow Showers | 31°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | N | Favorable |
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11:00 AM Tue, Oct 13
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Slight Chance Snow Showers | 31°F | 5 mph | 5 mph | N | Favorable |
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12:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Partly Cloudy | 30°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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1:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Mostly Sunny | 30°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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2:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Mostly Sunny | 29°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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3:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Mostly Sunny | 30°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable | |
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4:00 PM Tue, Oct 13
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Mostly Sunny | 33°F | 0 mph | 0 mph | Favorable |
Lake Weather & Wave Safety Rules
Understanding Reservoir Fetch
A 15 mph wind blowing across a sheltered 200-yard cove is calm, but the same 15 mph wind blowing over a 5-mile open stretch ("fetch") creates steep, short-period waves that easily swamp small vessels or capsize canoes. Always plan your return route along the upwind shore.
The 30/30 Lightning Rule
Water conducts electricity. If the time between seeing lightning and hearing thunder is less than 30 seconds, the storm is within 6 miles. Get off the open water immediately and seek shelter in a substantial building or hard-topped vehicle. Wait at least 30 minutes after the last thunderclap before launching again.
Pontoon Windage & Docking
Pontoon boats have tall, flat aluminum fencing and large Bimini tops that act as sails. In crosswinds over 15 mph, docking requires a slow approach against the wind and plenty of fenders to protect neighboring hulls from getting pinned.